It was one of those - all Circles are not the same Circle thing, Korrin. Ostwick was by far the most laid-back, full of studious mages and those getting away from painful situations elsewhere. Not to mention Mal would give anything to stay away from her family as long as possible, because her family was just that messed up.

"I have no problem getting my hands dirty for the right reasons." Mal stated simply, "But I'm doing it because I want to do it - not because the Chantry, or the Templars, or even other mages told me to. If we can hold onto that part of all of our alliances -- I think you're right. I think we should all at least get closer to what we all want."

She snorted softly, but her green eyes looked pensive once more. "Well - then might as well give it a go." She looked at Korrin, one corner of her mouth lifting, "Yes, but you don't have to be outside of a Circle to be a good one either." She made a face, "Ugh. Listen. Libertarians are a great bunch of theorists but once you take their theories off paper and put them into reality? They implode, because Libertarians never understand the simple concept of Human Beings. If a nineteen year old can start another mage council then I think I can form my own college if I want to."